Kiss, Gershon. Masechta Prohibishon [“Prohibition Tractate”]
AUCTION 57 |
Thursday, January 31st,
2013 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts Autograph Letters, Graphic & Ceremonial Art
Lot 186
(PARODY)
Kiss, Gershon. Masechta Prohibishon [“Prohibition Tractate”]
New York: Oriom Press 1929
Est: $300 - $500
PRICE REALIZED $400
In light of the era of Prohibition in the United States, a humorous look - written in a clever Talmudic style - of “the many and diverse maneuvers carried out in order to circumvent the laws of Prohibition, as well as the mishaps occurring due to the consumption of noxious drinks.” EJ, XIII col.136.